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The Safety Leadership Collective

Portage County Safety Council
Distracted Driving
Safety Culture
Portage County Safety Council
Leadership
Burnout
Safety
Systems Thinking
Fatigue
National Safety Council
Emotional Intelligence
Servant Leadership
Telematics
Workplace Safety
Safety Education
Drug Testing
Trauma
Mental Health
Trust
Summa Health
Video-Based Camera Systems

The Safety Leadership Collective is a podcast by the Portage County Safety Council, bringing people together to elevate workplace safety, leadership, and well-being. Based in Ravenna, Ohio, we spark meaningful conversations with safety and leadership experts from across the nation—sharing insights, inspiration, and practical ideas that help build stronger cultures and safer workplaces for all.

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Latest Episodes

Episode 316: Jake Mazulewicz joins hosts Nic Coia and Mike Thompson to explain shifting from a control-based, blame-focused approach toward a learning-based safety culture. He outlines his seven practical steps including building psychological safety... more

Episode 315: In this episode, we are joined by Brenna Erjavec, Senior Manager of Safety & Security at the Akron Zoo, to talk about balancing animal care, public protection and employee safety.

Highlights include combating complacency with monthly tr... more

Episode 314: In this episode, Mike Thompson sits down with Executive Coach, Gary Fowler, to explore why EQ is one of the most important skills for building safer workplaces, stronger leaders, and healthier organizational cultures.

Together, they bre... more

Episode 313: In this episode of the Safety Leadership Collective, Merle Heckman joins hosts Nicholas Coia and Mike Thompson to discuss the overlooked art of listening and how it shapes leadership, safety culture, and trust. Merle shares practical tec... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Fowler
Emotional intelligence coach and speaker
Portage County Safety Council
Episode: EQ at Work: Why Emotional Intelligence Changes Everything
Merle Heckman
Trainer, speaker on leadership and listening
Episode: Listening for a Change: How Leaders Build Trust and Influence
Tracy LaMaire
Program Manager for employer driver safety education at the National Safety Council
National Safety Council (NSC)
Episode: Eyes on the Road: Confronting the Distracted Driving Crisis
Lori Fisher
From Systems Thinking Standard Institute
Systems Thinking Standard Institute
Episode: Applying Systems Thinking to Safety
Justin DeFlumeri
CEO of Optimal Safety Inspections
Optimal Safety Inspections
Episode: Cut the Safety Noise: Keep It Simple
Xuan-Lan Griffith
Occupational Medicine Physician, Summa Health
Summa Health
Episode: Beyond Tired: Recognizing Burnout and Fatigue Before Safety Suffers
Michael Atta
Medical Director, Summa Corporate Health
Summa Health
Episode: Beyond Tired: Recognizing Burnout and Fatigue Before Safety Suffers
Chuck Marting
Author of Mastering the Impairment Code
Author
Episode: Mastering Impairment: Protecting Workers from Marijuana, Psychedelics, and More
Mike Thompson
Guest on the relaunch conversation
Portage County Safety Council (host/guest in this episode)
Episode: Introducing The Safety Leadership Collective: Our Podcast Relaunch and Rebrand

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Nick Coia
Host of The Safety Leadership Collective; affiliated with Portage County Safety Council (via podcast)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Great resource!

    I’m happy to be part of this great resource for workplace safety and health information on the go! If you like what you hear, send in suggestions for future topics that will help you improve your safety program. I’m sure the producers will find an expert that that will make the most complex topic easy to understand.

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    safetygem
    United States7 years ago
  • So informational

    Love the idea of having safety tips and ideas on staying safe in our communities !

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    5
    Nikki Lu Lu
    United States8 years ago
  • Great info

    Great tips / information for personal or business use. Thank you for making these available.

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    5
    giB elimS
    United States8 years ago
  • Enjoying so far!

    This is a wonderful outreach for the community. Makes me feel informed and included. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ethyslovemonkey
    United States8 years ago
  • Informational!

    Wow. This is a fantastic idea!

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    Sfrancis4444
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical workplace safety insights that are easy to apply.
Many highlight useful safety tips and community relevance.
Audience finds expert guests and actionable frameworks valuable for leadership and culture.

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From Prisons to Boardrooms: Values That Transform Organizations
Q: How can I get my CEO on board with leadership training when middle managers keep hitting a ceiling?
Start by diagnosing turnover; if churn exceeds 20% annually, the training cost is justified by reducing replacement costs. Then show how a living culture aligned with the mission—and targeted, low-hanging fruit tied to that mission—can deliver measurable results, with leadership and roundtables driving personal growth that can be celebrated after six weeks.
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: How Trauma Shapes Behavior at Work
Q: What do the four trauma responses look like in practical terms at work?
Fight can manifest as irritability, controlling behavior, or aggression; flight as avoidance, procrastination, or disengagement; freeze as zoning out, slow responses, or memory gaps; and fawn as over-agreeing and people-pleasing to keep the peace, often at the expense of boundaries and lane ownership.
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: How Trauma Shapes Behavior at Work
Q: Today we're going to talk about warning signs that some of the work is in crisis. But before we get too far in that, can you tell us briefly what is trauma and how does it affect us at work?
Trauma is a deep psychological and emotional wound that overwhelms a person's ability to cope, not necessarily about the event itself, but about how the individual interprets and copes with it. Workplace impacts vary based on personality, life experiences, and nervous system, leading to different responses and coping styles.
Beyond Tired: Recognizing Burnout and Fatigue Before Safety Suffers
Q: What are the early warning signs leaders should look for to catch burnout before it becomes a crisis?
Signs include drops in productivity, changes in how employees interact with others, increased irritability, withdrawal, and observable fatigue such as tremors or slurred speech; leaders should conduct regular check-ins, walk the floor, and educate staff about warning signs so they can seek help early.
Mastering Impairment: Protecting Workers from Marijuana, Psychedelics, and More
Q: How can organizations balance testing with support for employees who have addictions or medical issues?
The discussion highlights pursuing empathetic, compassionate approaches, offering employee assistance programs, and providing pathways to help rather than immediate termination, which can preserve safety and loyalty.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Safety Leadership Collective

What is The Safety Leadership Collective about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on workplace safety leadership, culture, and well-being, featuring conversations with safety practitioners, researchers, and program directors. Episodes explore practical frameworks for leadership, safety culture, and fleet or driver safety, often blending real-world anecdotes with actionable tools and policy context. A standout pattern is integrating emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and technology to drive safer, higher-performing organizations. This mix tends to attract professionals responsible for safety programs, risk management, and organizational culture who want actionable insights and coaching resources.

A notable strength is its locally anchored yet broadly applicable approach, anchored by a community sa... more

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1. Gary Fowler
2. Merle Heckman
3. Tracy LaMaire
4. Lori Fisher
5. Justin DeFlumeri
6. Xuan-Lan Griffith
7. Michael Atta
8. Chuck Marting

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